The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned a road crash involving popular TikTok streamer Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat, which occurred while he was livestreaming.
The incident happened on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos, where the 20-year-old content creator lost control of his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz during a live broadcast.
Bystanders at the scene quickly intervened and rescued Peller before taking him to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
FRSC Describes Act as Dangerous and Illegal
Reacting to the incident, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described livestreaming while driving as unlawful and extremely dangerous.
In a statement signed by the Corps’ Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mohammed warned that the crash could easily have resulted in loss of lives.
He stressed that distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of road traffic crashes in Nigeria.
“Live streaming, content creation, recording, or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver while driving is a direct violation of established road traffic regulations,” he said.
FRSC Orders Immediate Prosecution
The Corps Marshal directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately activate procedures for the prosecution of the individual involved.
According to the statement, the offences include reckless driving, use of a mobile phone while driving, and distracted driving, in line with existing traffic laws.
Mohammed said the incident shows that fame does not grant immunity from the law.
Warning to Celebrities and Influencers
The FRSC boss expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of reckless road use by celebrities and social media influencers.
He said some content creators deliberately flout traffic regulations in pursuit of online engagement, putting innocent lives at risk.
Mohammed urged the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), entertainment associations, influencer groups, and content creator networks to caution their members.
“Celebrities and influencers have enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians. They must be ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness,” he said.
Roads Are Not Content Studios — FRSC
The Corps Marshal reminded Nigerians that public roads are not studios, stages, or streaming platforms.
He encouraged citizens to report dangerous driving behaviours and support collective efforts to reduce road crashes.
Mohammed reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws and improving safety on Nigerian highways.
